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02-11-2012 , 01:37 PM

#101

mjackson

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Originally Posted by frozendonk

those posts.

Same here.

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...7&postcount=72

This post isn't just great cause its well written, it's also 100% right imo.

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02-11-2012 , 01:44 PM

#102

amurophil

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Originally Posted by NeedsToBeSaid

PP was a terribly run company.

>was
lol

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02-11-2012 , 04:44 PM

#103

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page not found

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02-11-2012 , 06:50 PM

#104

mjackson

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http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...7&postcount=72

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02-11-2012 , 06:54 PM

#105

sluggger5x

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Originally Posted by pizdec

You are correct, because the level of corruption in congress is nearing a similar percentage.

I think opposing everyone in there now is a good start. Vote them all out.

It's sick, the amount of lose-lose situations abounding. Harry Reid is not the poker community's friend, this I know.

It doesn't matter whether you feel like this or not. What matters is your willingness to express what you desire Congress to do. The biggest hindrance to democracy is everyday people who decide it's no longer attainable.

Forget the corruption, party lines, and flip-flopping. Just do everything you can as an individual to inform all leaders that you want to have the freedom to play poker on the internet.

It's much better than just walking away from the whole thing with frustration imo.

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02-11-2012 , 09:16 PM

#106

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I just want to play poker again instead of reading threads like this. Thanks.

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02-11-2012 , 10:09 PM

#107

Scooter6945

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ONE TIME!!!

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02-12-2012 , 05:28 PM

#108

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Does anyone have any insight on when we would actually know if an attachment to this bill is going take place? Is it something that we would know days in advance or could it be a last minute addition like the UIGEA was. I know that no one knows but maybe one is more likely then the other.

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02-12-2012 , 06:23 PM

#109

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Originally Posted by ShaneO19

Well Obama is going to announce his budget tomorrow which is basically another stimulus and no substantial cuts. There will be a huge outcry in the media from both sides. Then by Wed I guess someone will remind us we have less than two weeks to get the payroll tax cut extended which is just a one year deal.

Personally I doubt you will hear anything and Reid better be careful because many moderate Dems are going to lose it when they hear Obama's budget request. To try to attach something as hot button as online gaming in another bill would be the worst thing he could do. There just isn't enough time to debate both.

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02-12-2012 , 06:56 PM

#110

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Originally Posted by banonlinepoker

There just isn't enough time to debate both.

Uh, that's kinda the idea.

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02-12-2012 , 06:59 PM

#111

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Report: Reid, Kyl Make Internet Poker Deal; What About Tribes?

Several sources have told GGB News that a phone call from Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (l.) has informed top-level gaming execs that a deal has been reached to legalize online poker. But what about the role of tribes in this new industry? A Senate committee last week heard testimony.

This is a article on GGBNews.com today, anyone got a subscription to give details?

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02-12-2012 , 07:08 PM

#112

SharkBaitAA

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Originally Posted by Mark275

if this goes thru, if onlines legal and all, will stars ever have a chance to come back to USA? or will we haveta settle for a whole new site?

OMG, how many times is this going to be asked? Oh, a dozen times every single online poker regulation thread?

Stars is not coming back for a VERY VERY VERY long time if Ever...no way they have even a 5 year window of re-entry while the US sites get up and running.

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02-12-2012 , 07:22 PM

#113

LastLife

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Originally Posted by SharkBaitAA

Just kindly point people to this thread:

When will Pokerstars return to the US

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02-12-2012 , 08:39 PM

#114

banonlinepoker

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Originally Posted by Blizzuff

Uh, that's kinda the idea.

It's also the reason it will meet the same fate as the last time he tried this.

It will go down in flames.

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02-12-2012 , 08:46 PM

#115

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Originally Posted by banonlinepoker

It's also the reason it will meet the same fate as the last time he tried this.

It will go down in flames.

The last time he tried this he had Kyl fighting against it. This time around he and Kyl are working together on it.

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02-12-2012 , 09:52 PM

#116

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Originally Posted by boobies4me

The last time he tried this he had Kyl fighting against it. This time around he and Kyl are working together on it.

Kyl is a lame duck and has no relevance anymore. It is still a timing problem anyway. There isn't enough time to properly debate and amend the provisions of online poker legality. If Reid does actually try this is will just as equally despicable as the first time he tried and just further cements his legacy as a total politician who cares only about his cronies.

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02-12-2012 , 10:02 PM

#117

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A repeat from what we have already heard. Anybody have a subscription?

Report: Reid, Kyl Make Internet Poker Deal; What About Tribes?

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Several sources have told GGB News that a phone call from Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has informed top-level gaming execs that a deal has been reached to legalize online poker. But what about the role of tribes in this new industry? A Senate committee last week heard testimony.

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02-12-2012 , 11:13 PM

#118

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Originally Posted by sluggger5x

A repeat from what we have already heard. Anybody have a subscription?

Report: Reid, Kyl Make Internet Poker Deal; What About Tribes?

More good news.

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02-12-2012 , 11:25 PM

#119

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I would love to see the tribes get onboard with this and start up some sites of their own, the more competition the better.

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02-12-2012 , 11:40 PM

#120

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ONE TIME

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02-13-2012 , 12:55 AM

#121

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Originally Posted by Clever Nickname

I would love to see the tribes get onboard with this and start up some sites of their own, the more competition the better.

Some of the tribes would love that too, but Reid's bill has a clause that only States which derive $X Billion in yearly revenue can license poker, with X being a level only Nevada hits, NJ was demanding X be lowered to their level, and the NIGC wants them to consider all Indian gaming revenue so that they can offer licenses - but obviously that would defeat the purpose of setting the ceiling.

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02-13-2012 , 05:41 AM

#122

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Originally Posted by tamiller866

I was not aware of this clause, seems like a pretty blatantly obvious kickback to Reid's home state. That being said, is there anything stopping tribal groups from applying for a license in Nevada? I'm unsure of what Nevada's policy is as far as giving out licenses goes.

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02-13-2012 , 05:43 AM

#123

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Originally Posted by amurophil

>was
lol

I'm always fair. I haven't played on there for years. I'd imagine given their results little has changed.

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02-13-2012 , 06:32 AM

#124

tamiller866

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Originally Posted by Clever Nickname

Yes, you have to be a current B&M casino in Nevada for the first two years, which is why the Indians at the hearings keep referring to not giving NV casinos a head start and poker players have no clue what they are talking about.